Biotech news
Americas
US law firm White and Williams has hired George Xixis as a counsel to its Boston office. 12 June 2015
Americas
LSIPR picks five sessions IP professionals won’t want to miss at this year’s BIO International Convention in Philadelphia, from June 15 to 18. 11 June 2015
Americas
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has sent a patent dispute between drugs companies Shire and Watson Pharmaceuticals back to a district court, ruling again that the lower court erroneously construed claims related to Lialda. 10 June 2015
Americas
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has heard oral arguments in Amgen v Sandoz, a case that should determine whether it is mandatory for biosimilar applicants to engage in the so-called patent dance. 8 June 2015
Americas
The Biotechnology Industry Organization has supported potential amendments to the Protect American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act, which was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday. 5 June 2015
Asia-Pacific
February’s amendments to the Australian IP Act seek to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the country’s IP system. LSIPR takes a look at the major changes and considers who will benefit most in the life sciences sector. 21 May 2015
Americas
The University of Oxford has today launched a £300 million project aimed at enhancing the intellectual property of businesses active in the life sciences and medicinal sciences industries. 14 May 2015
Americas
Law firm Burns & Levinson has expanded its intellectual property practice with the hire of life sciences attorneys John Hamilton and Gabriel Goldman. 11 May 2015
Biotech
For companies that are considering conducting patent litigation around the world, the EPO is a very useful forum for testing their strategy or opposition tactics at a relatively low cost. Hazel Ford and Leythem Wall of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner describe the numerous advantages of the procedures available. 30 April 2015
Biotech
Biotechnology companies are concerned about the Dutch government’s plans to allow small plant breeders to develop new breeds while avoiding paying licensing fees, according to reports. 23 April 2015